Due to delays in the regulatory process, at its August 29, 2018 meeting, the Veterinary Medical Board approved pushing the delayed implementation date for eliminating the "ad hoc" Alternate Route" pathway to sit for the RVT Exams from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2024. This means that assuming the regulation is finally approved, candidates utilizing the Alternate Route will have to acquire the 300 hours of required education in an approved Alternate Route program after July 1, 2024. Questions? Contact info@carvta.org.

This survey is part of a research study being conducted at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. You must be a registered/licensed/certified veterinary technician in the United States in order to participate. You will be asked 14 questions about your employment and salary. All responses are confidential and you will not be asked for any identifying information. Participation is voluntary and you may leave the survey at any time. Please contact Stephanie Gilliam at gilliamsn@missouri.edu with any questions or concerns.

The mission of the California Registered Veterinary Technicians Association is to elevate the veterinary profession through the strengthening of the veterinary health care team. We seek to promote the role of the Registered Veterinary Technician by broadening our skills, knowledge, and professionalism and by securing representation of Registered Veterinary Technicians in the regulatory and legislative arena. The California Registered Veterinary Technicians Association strives to increase public awareness of the role of Registered Veterinary Technicians in veterinary medicine and our place in enhancing the welfare of our animal patients. The California Registered Veterinary Technicians Association is a 501(c)6 not-for-profit organization.